3D modelers do not make a salery like a 9-to-5. They simply get a percentage of what the video Game/Movie sells. isually like 5%, idunno. It realy depends on the comission they sign for. Althogh the job of Graphics Design is rewarding, you'd have to classes & training for a pretty long time, (and you have to be really skilled) before a major company like Pixar or Capcom will sign you.